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straightaway

/ˈstɹeɪtəˌweɪ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about straightaway at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A straight segment of a roadway or racecourse.

adjective

  1. Performed with little or no delay.
    an immediate reply to my letter

adverb

  1. Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.
    he answered immediately